CLINICAL STAFF

Skill - Experience - Compassion

Karen K Washichek, MPT

Physical Therapist, Brookley

Education: Master of Physical Therapy from University of South Alabama in 2005, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Auburn University in 2003.

Work History: Karen joined IWR in February of 2016. Prior to then, she worked for Infirmary Health Systems in Mobile, AL. Over a course of 10 years, she has practiced in several settings: acute care, long and short term rehab, inpatient rehab and outpatient. Her favorite setting to practice in was outpatient where she was able to treat runners’ injuries.

Personal: Karen was born and raised in the Mobile area. She is married with one little girl. During time off from work, she enjoys exercising, eating and spending time with her family.

Matt Hassell, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Education: Master of Occupational Therapy, University of South Alabama. Master of Business Administration, Auburn University. Bachelor of Arts, Auburn University

Work History: Matt Joined IWR Therapy Systems in September of 2014. Prior to that he worked at Infirmary Health System for four years. Matt’s specialty is rehabilitation of surgical and non-surgical orthopedic injuries and dysfunctions the upper extremities, specifically injuries to the hand and elbow.

Personal: Matt is married and has one daughter. Matt is from Mobile and enjoys golfing, fishing, traveling and spending time with his family. Master of Occupational Therapy, University of South Alabama. Master of Business Administration, Auburn University. Bachelor of Arts, Auburn University

David Dimmick, MS

Exercise Physiologist

Education: Associate of Arts, Sau Jacinto Jr. College, Pasadena, TX, 1986
Bachelor of Science, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, 1991
Master of Education/ Exercise Physiology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, 1993

Work History: After graduating from the University of South Alabama, David began working for IWR Therapy Systems in April of 1991.

Personal: David has lived in Mobile since 1987. He is married to Dawn Dimmick and has a son, Matthew David. David enjoys hunting, fishing and running.

Christian Madrid, LPTA

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Education: Associates of Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assistant, Bishop State 2012

Work History: Joined IWR in August 2018. Worked for Infirmary Health Systems: Industrial Rehab for five years in outpatient and workers’ compensation.

Personal: Married to Kyle and they have one daughter. Christian enjoys spending time with her family, trips to the beach, cooking, and working on home projects.

Victoria LaPointe, LPTA

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Education: Associates of Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assistant, Bishop State 2014

Work History: Victoria first discovered her passion for physical therapy when she began working at IWR as a therapy aide in April of 2011. Since then, Victoria has graduated from Bishop State’s PTA program and returned to the IWR family to begin her career as a licensed physical therapy assistant.

Personal: Victoria moved to Mobile in 2010 when she married her husband Hunter. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, kayaking, exercising and traveling.